{"id":25275,"date":"2020-12-18T06:16:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T06:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25275"},"modified":"2020-12-18T06:16:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T06:16:08","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-18-december-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25275","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 18 December 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US to revise Covid vaccine guidance after allergic reactions<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 5,809 COVID-19 cases in 10 days, NMA predicts NIN spike<\/p>\n<p>NNPC abandons 10,000 applicants amid alleged secret recruitment<\/p>\n<p>FG, ASUU stand-off will soon be resolved, says Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Gov denies ransom as Boko Haram frees 344 schoolboys<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s challenges have taken new dimension -Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>Court ends contempt case against Ondo Speaker, others<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums brutalise Ondo LG workers protesting embezzlement<\/p>\n<p>Doctor, two daughters die in Lagos home fire<\/p>\n<p>Kankara: From ungoverned spaces to bandits\u2019 republic<\/p>\n<p>Couple, man arrested for stealing N18m Ogun telecom mast diesel<\/p>\n<p>Lagos holds farmers\u2019 fair, sells rice N20,000<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped boy regains freedom as family pays N800,000<\/p>\n<p>SARS detained me in four cells, collected N700,000 bribe \u2013 Osun chief<\/p>\n<p>Osun mechanic to die by hanging for armed robbery<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters not economic saboteurs \u2013Falana<\/p>\n<p>Two lawyers jailed for N24m fraud in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Oil, power firms owe Nigerian banks N5.83tn \u2013 NBS<\/p>\n<p>French lawmakers back return of looted African artefacts<\/p>\n<p>Kankara boys: PDP Reps demand Buharis impeachment<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Buhari Excited over Release of Abducted Katsina Schoolboys<\/h4>\n<h4>Despite Rising COVID-19 Cases, OPS Cautions against Fresh Lockdown<\/h4>\n<h4>With Decentralisation, NIMC Targets 200m NIN Registration<\/h4>\n<h4>Senate Passes 2021-2023 MTEF\/FSP<\/h4>\n<h4>Ngige Tackles ASUU over Delay in Ending Strike<\/h4>\n<h4>SEC, Firm Collaborate to Review Capital Market Master Plan<\/h4>\n<h4>Sylva: Oil Market Players\u2019 Survival Depends on Effective Cost-cutting Measures<\/h4>\n<h4>Buhari Approves Establishment of 10 New National Parks<\/h4>\n<h4>Immigration Orders Dismantling of Illegal Checkpoints, Roadblocks<\/h4>\n<h4>Telcos May Lose Licences over New SIM Card Registration Policy<\/h4>\n<h4>2023: Atiku Inaugurates Campaign Support Groups<\/h4>\n<h4>Lamido: Only PDP Can Solve Nigeria\u2019s Problems<\/h4>\n<h4>Sokoto Closes Boarding Schools over Katsina Abduction<\/h4>\n<h4>Adamawa Guber Candidate Drags Buhari to Court over Insecurity<\/h4>\n<p>Tackle Malnutrition by Adding Soybeans to Staples Nutrition Experts<\/p>\n<p>N\u2019Assembly Adopts NDDC\u2019s Budget, Lifts Ban on Commission<\/p>\n<p>GBV: NGO Targets 10million Girls through Health Support System by 2024<\/p>\n<p>IP Rights Will Reduce Health Burden, Improve Economy, Experts Tell FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ekiti warns herdsmen, farmers against acts inimical to peace<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders raise alarm over Nigeria\u2019s fragile energy outlook<\/p>\n<p>PLWDs clash with National Assembly security, seek fair treatment<\/p>\n<p>Cracks widen in Kano PDP as Kwankwaso, Wali\u2019s faction refuse to reconcile<\/p>\n<p>Court jails two lawyers for N24m fraud in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Court indicts DisCo for illegal disconnection in Lokoja<\/p>\n<p>Wike canvasses permanent reward system for war veterans<\/p>\n<p>FG okays agents to enrol Nigerians, others into NIDB<\/p>\n<p>Seme border remains closed, 24 hours after FG order<\/p>\n<p>FG strategises for post COVID-19 oil, gas sector era &#8216; Sylva<\/p>\n<p>US to revise Covid vaccine guidance after allergic reactions<\/p>\n<p>Russia banned for two year years in landmark CAS ruling<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu gives scholarship, N5 million to LASU best graduating students<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Benin traders anxious for Nigeria\u2019s borders to reopen<\/p>\n<p>At 78: South-West PDP asks Buhari to seek forgiveness, not celebrate<\/p>\n<p>Katsina abduction: 344 students freed \u2014 State govt<\/p>\n<p>Cuba offers talks with Biden after Trump tensions<\/p>\n<p>2023: We need Arewa, Afenifere, Niger Delta to win Nigeria\u2019s presidency \u2014 Igbo group<\/p>\n<p>2021\u2019ll be tough for food production supply \u2014 Lagos Govt.<\/p>\n<p>REVEALED: We\u2019ve invested over $2billion in Nigeria, says MD CCECC<\/p>\n<p>Yuletide: Ogun to partner NDLEA, Police to sanitise highways, parks<\/p>\n<p>Cultists accept peace, surrender weapons to Police in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>US condemns kidnapping of over 300 students in Kankara<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Lagos Govt charges residents on thanksgiving to God<\/p>\n<p>Drama as Reps pressure colleague to withdraw bill to set age limit for President, Govs, NASS members<\/p>\n<p>Hold kidnappers of Kankara schoolboys accountable, U.S. urges Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Katsina abductions: 344 students released&#8217; Govt official<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FG mulls another lockdown, says Nigeria at risk<\/p>\n<p>IGP promotes 4,134 traffic wardens<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC releases new guidelines for public health leaders, business owners<\/p>\n<p>APC charges security agencies to investigate alleged linking of North-West governor to banditry<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to host World Summit for single market in Africa in 2021<\/p>\n<p>Police have right to kill in self-defence &#8216; Former IGP, Tafa Balogun<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Africa CDC tightens measures to combat second wave<\/p>\n<p>FG strategises for post COVID-19 oil, gas sector era &#8216; Sylva<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sokoto closes 16 boarding schools along its borders<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 1,145 new COVID-19 cases, toll now 76,207<\/p>\n<p>APC fingers &#8220;North-West state governor&#8221; as mastermind of banditry, kidnappings in the zone<\/p>\n<p>Reps to probe ongoing recruitment into NSCDC, Immigration Service<\/p>\n<p>Kankara abduction: Boko Haram recruited three local gangs to kidnap schoolboys \u2015 Sources<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: No agreement to surrender ticket to South after Buhari &#8216;Yerima<\/p>\n<p>Equities market sustains bullish run as investors gain N649.3bn in three days<\/p>\n<p>IFDC, EBID collaborate to improve soil health in West Africa<\/p>\n<p>Ogun, Oyo governor&#8217;s wives advocate support for survivors of domestic violence<\/p>\n<p>Reps to probe ongoing recruitment into NSCDC, Immigration Service<\/p>\n<p>Unpaid Arrears: Why we shelved protest &#8216; Legislative Aides<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG reactivates treatment centres as virus cases rise<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Court urged to compel Buhari to sack Service Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Abducted Kankara students freed<\/p>\n<p>Best Player: Lewandowski hopes to break Messi, Ronaldo monopoly<\/p>\n<p>PDP rejects plans by Abdulrazaq to secure loan<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Buhari wants the best for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Burial for Leadership publisher Nda-Isiah December 28<\/p>\n<p>FAAC shares N601.1b to federal, states, councils<\/p>\n<p>Reps reject Bill seeking age limit to contest for President<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate postpones passage of 2021 budget<\/p>\n<p>Reps direct NCC to extend NIN update on Sim cards to January<\/p>\n<p>Lagos PDP suspends Secretary, two other Exco members over anti party activities<\/p>\n<p>Kankara abduction: Northern groups commence #Bringbackourboys protests<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Appeal court summons Gov Obaseki over alleged certificate forgery<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: DHQ assures on Buharis safety as he attends FEC meeting in Daura<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Buhari approves reopening of 4 land borders<\/p>\n<p>Gov Zulum meets Chads president to discuss Boko Haram attacks<\/p>\n<p>We wont give up fight against terrorism, Gov. Zulum pledges<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate passes budget framework, pegs oil at $40\/barrel<\/p>\n<p>AEDC ownership: Investors kick as lender sues for contempt<\/p>\n<p>Customs generates N21bn in Kano, Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>FG heightens nuclear power after UAE unveils plant<\/p>\n<p>Gains by Airtel, others improve stock market performance<\/p>\n<p>Africa must risk capital for its youth \u2014 Adesina<\/p>\n<p>Heritage pegs N5bn for creative industry<\/p>\n<p>Firm raises N3.4bn for solar energy solutions<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace begins Lagos-Johannesburg flight<\/p>\n<p>Customer wins N10m 9mobile grand prize<\/p>\n<p>Banks\u2019 double-digit interest rates stifling small businesses \u2014 SMEDAN<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace begins Lagos-Johannesburg flight<\/p>\n<p>Customer wins N10m 9mobile grand prize<\/p>\n<p>Banks\u2019 double-digit interest rates stifling small businesses \u2014 SMEDAN<\/p>\n<p>FG empowers 200 female artisans<\/p>\n<p>National ID compulsory for driver\u2019s licence \u2013 FRSC<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sylva calls for economic diversification to tackle oil fluctuation impact<\/p>\n<p>Senate passes 2021-2023 MTEF\/FSP<\/p>\n<p>Ubah protests S\/East exclusion as Senate confirms HYPADEC nominees<\/p>\n<p>Despite COVID-19, Kano\/Jigawa Customs Surpasses Revenue Target As It Hits Over N21 Billion In 2020<\/p>\n<p>OSSAP-SDGS water project to serve Abuja UniTech, 10 communities<\/p>\n<p>PMB has capacity to tackle Nigerias security challenges, says APC governors<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to Host World Summit for Single Market in Africa in 2021<\/p>\n<p>Movement Across Seme Border Restricted, 24 Hours After FG Order<\/p>\n<p>N123 Billion Kwara Appropriation Bill Passes 2nd Reading<\/p>\n<p>Bulls Persist on NSE, Index Crosses 36,000 Mark<\/p>\n<p>Africa CDC Launches New Guidelines to Deal with COVID-19 Pandemic<\/p>\n<p>Plateau State Governor Tests Positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Jihadist herdsmen have infiltrated every part of Nigeria&#8217; 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